William Beaumont
American physician (1785–1853) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Beaumont, see William Beaumont (disambiguation).
William Beaumont (November 21, 1785 – April 25, 1853) was a surgeon in the U.S. Army who became known as the "Father of Gastric Physiology" for his research on human digestion on Alexis St. Martin.[1][2]
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William Beaumont | |
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Born | (1785-11-21)November 21, 1785 Lebanon, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1853(1853-04-25) (aged 67) |
Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Research on digestion |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine |
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